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Two men arrested after serious sexual assault in Ipswich town centre

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Police have arrested two men in connection with a serious sexual assault that took place in Ipswich town centre early Sunday morning.

What happened: Officers encountered the victim at 3:50am on Sunday, 1 September, while on patrol in the town centre. The woman reported being assaulted by two men in St Stephen's Church Lane.

  • Police immediately began searching for the suspects after receiving the report

  • Two men were subsequently arrested and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre

  • The suspects remain in custody for questioning

What's next: The victim is receiving support from specialist trained officers as the investigation continues.

How to help: Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Safeguarding Investigating Unit on 101, quoting reference 49681/24.

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